Dependance Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Indications: -insomnia, anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, anesthesia, status epilepticus Adverse Effects: -drowsiness, dizziness, cognitive impairment, lethargy, amnesia, confusion, "hang-over" interactions: -CNS depressants -valerian and kava kava -grapefruit -pam, -lam - ANSWER suffixes for benzodiazepines 3-4 weeks - ANSWER how long are benzodiazepines typically prescribed? non-benzodiazepines - ANSWER MOA: -CNS depression indication: -insomnia advers...

Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer WHat the body does to the drug; absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Pharmacodynamics Correct Answer the effect the drug has on the body Labs used to determine renal function Correct Answer BUN, creatinine, GFR Labs used to determine hepatic function Correct Answer ALT and AST First-Pass effect Correct Answer the phenomenon where the concentration of a drug is greatly reduced before it reaches the systemic circulation due to liver absorption...

CAADC testTexas Christian University Drug Screen - correct answer The TCU Drug Screen 5 screens for mild to severe substance use disorder, and is particularly useful when determining placement and level of care in treatment. CRAFFT Questionnaire - correct answer The CRAFFT is a behavioral health screening tool for use with children under the age of 21 and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Substance Abuse for use with adolescents. It consists of a series of ...

What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight accurately indicates a change in the resident's body weight. - Answer- Start with the scale balanced to zero. Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while being weighed. Weigh the resident on the same scale each time According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a resident have difficulty meeting due to his dependance on others for assistance with ...

NURS 663 Test 1 Questions Marking Scheme DIGFAST - ANSWER- Bipolar disorder acronym D- distractibility I-impulsivity G-grandiosity F-flight of ideas A-activity, hyperactive S- sleep; requiring less T- talkativeness BPD type 1 timing - ANSWER- mania lasts at least 1 week rapid cycling definition - ANSWER- at least 4 cycles per year with 8 weeks of well periods BPD 2 definition - ANSWER- current or past hypomanic episode AND current or past major depressive episode cyclothymia de...

NC BLET 2020 Controlled SubstanceWhat are Narcotics/Opioids (Opiates)? - correct answers A class of drugs that act on the central nervous system CNS, and can produce a sleep-like state and reduce pain or inflammation. -Physically and psychologically addictive, normally ingested as a pill What are some examples of Narcotics? - correct answers Heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, Oxycontin, hydrocodone, Dilaudid and Demerol What is the difference between Opiates and Opioids? - correct answers...

What measures should betaken assures measurement of weight accurately indicates a change in the resident's body weight. - Start with the scale balanced to zero. Make sure the resident is not holding onto the scale Make surety resident is not holding onto walker or cane while being weighed. Weigh the resident on the same scale each time According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, which need might a resident have difficulty meeting due to his dependance on others for assistance with ADLs (Ac...

which 3 statements about spp are accurate : reduced dependance, reduce consumption, implement env-friendly practices which is not a benefit of spp : increase fossil fuel use which is not considered an alternative fuel : coa

Community Pharmacy Technicians - Answer- Prepares medications for outpatients -Retail Hospital Pharmacy Technicians - Answer- Prepares medications for inpatients Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technicians - Answer- Prepares medications for patients in institutional settings such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities Mail Order Pharmacy Technicians - Answer- Prepare medications for patients receiving prescriptions through the mail Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians - Answer- Prepare radi...

PTU FINAL EXAM ALREADY PASSED!! Community Pharmacy Technicians Prepares medications for outpatients -Retail Hospital Pharmacy Technicians Prepares medications for inpatients Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technicians Prepares medications for patients in institutional settings such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities Mail Order Pharmacy Technicians Prepare medications for patients receiving prescriptions through the mail Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians Prepare radioactive materials ...